Cool Off at a City of Dublin Facility

With late summer temperatures expected to climb into the triple digits this week, the City of Dublin would like residents to know that they can always find relief from the heat by relaxing in any one of its air-conditioned community facilities.

Residents can beat the heat by finding a new book, magazine, CD or DVD at various locations throughout the City that are open and available to the public for use throughout the day. Hours vary at each location and may be specifically extended during this heat wave where temperatures over 95 degrees are expected for multiple days.

The Dublin Senior Center, located at 7600 Amador Valley Boulevard, features a lounge area with a television, reference computers, books, lending library, and puzzle table. The Senior Center will be open this week Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 9:00 AM with hours extended until 8:00 PM. Residents may drop in, as there is no admission fee. Please call (925) 556-4511 or visit online at www.dublinseniorcenter.com.

The Dublin Public Library is located at 200 Civic Plaza (adjacent to the Dublin Civic Center and Sports Grounds) and is open Monday through Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Thursday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Saturday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Sunday from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. For more information, please call (925) 803-7252 or visit www.aclibrary.org.

The Shannon Community Center, located at 11600 Shannon Avenue, will be open from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday this week, offering a relief from the heat in its air-conditioned lobby. Residents are encouraged to bring their own reading material or board games. For more information please call (925) 556-4500.

The Emerald Glen Park and Shannon Park water play areas will be operational Tuesday through Friday this week, during the hours of 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM, if temperatures rise above 90 degrees.

--By City of Dublin

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